1884 Wood Engraving Livingstone Litter Exploration Deathbed Marsh Swamp XGZC7

This is an original 1884 black and white in-text wood engraving of Dr. David Livingstone being carrying by porters on the last day of his life. He eventually passed away from a combination of internal bleeding from severe dysentry and a nasty case of malaria, in a village located at Ilala, Zambia. Although his body was returned to Britain, the tribesmen cut out his heart and buried it under a tree, claiming that his heart belonged in Africa.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches; 11 x 9 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: historical, famous figure, ill, sick, explorer

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